Climb a classic peak in the Canadian Rockies

Rock
climb to a summit, ascend a glacier or climb a classic
ice face – the Canadian Rockies offer challenges
for every mountaineering goal and range of ability.
Join Mountain Ascents Canda on one of the world-class
climbs listed below, or contact us to organize a
guided trip specific to your needs – climb the
route of your dreams!

Mountaineering trips and courses available June through
October. See
list below for trip selection.

Mt. Aberdeen, North Glacier
– 1 day
An ascent with a mix of everything – glacier travel,
steeper ice and rock climbing near the summit –
makes this a very popular climb.
Price: $460.00 Cdn (includes GST, transportation, all
technical equipment)

Mt. Louis, Kain Route
– 1 day
A Canadian Rockies mountaineering favourite. Pure rock
climbing (rated 5.7) to an amazing summit makes Mt.
Louis one of the most popular peaks in the Banff area.
Price: $430.00 Cdn (includes GST, transportation)

Mt. President and Vice President
– 3 days

Day
1 – Hike to Stanley Mitchell Hut.

Day
2 – Climb the north glacier to the col between
the two peaks; ascend the east ridge of the President
and west ridge of the Vice President (easily done
in one day). Descend to hut.

Mt. Edith Cavel, East Ridge
– 1.5 days
Located above the mountain town of Jasper, this route
involves easy scrambling that leads up to a steep quartzite
buttress (rated 5.3) and onto the summit. Be prepared
– it’s a long day!
Price: $745.00 Cdn (includes GST, transportation, hut
fees, food, all technical equipment)

Mt. Assiniboine Provincial Park

Mt. Assiniboine, North Ridge
– 3-, 4- and 5-day options
Often referred to as the Matterhorn of the Rockies,
Mt. Assiniboine is the highest peak (3618 metres) in
the South Rockies.

Day
1 – Fly by helicopter from Canmore into the
remote Assiniboine area; hike up to climbers’
hut at the base of the peak’s north ridge. (Please
note: Flight days are Wednesdays, Fridays
and Sundays; If your trip is on a holiday weekend,
then flight day will be Monday, not Sunday.)